divorce while in nursing school

[nursingstudent65]

hello everyone.

I have been with my significant other for 10 years. I found out that he is talking to someone via social media.

I just started nursing school and cannot stop thinking about what he is doing (no trust) and it is distracting me from my studies.

Anyone have advice? I have no kids and I really need his help with finances

[vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN]

My husband decided to leave me while in prereqs. (For the local BSN program)

I switched gears and went to LVN/PN school. By the time we officially divorced, I was working as an LVN. I was able to obtain spousal support while finishing LVN/PN school. The spousal support continued through RN school (he had to pay my for half the duration of the marriage)

which means, I'm now a working RN and he's still paying. I'm sorry you're going through this. I'm sure it's hard.

[gizahon]

So sorry you're going though tough times in your life.

May God help you and best wishes!!!!!

[nurse2berica]

First, I am so sorry. I got divorced during nursing school - amicable, kids grown, but the income took a hit as I was ordered to pay alimony.

Have you spoken to him? If there is love, then perhaps the relationship can be saved with counseling and prayer. If you are not in love, then finances should not keep you there if you are unhappy and he is not being physically or emotionally present.

[AliNajaCat]

Nursing school is hard enough without going to sleep every night wondering about the a****** in bed next to you. it sounds like you;re ready to take that next scary step, but believe me, it's gonna be easier without him than with him.

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

Nursing school is hard enough without going to sleep every night wondering about the a****** in bed next to you. it sounds like you;re ready to take that next scary step, but believe me, it's gonna be easier without him than with him.

The header sounds as if the OP is indeed ready to take that scary next step. And you are absolutely right; it's going to be easier without him. Divorce is a really scary thing, and that's good. No one should divorce frivolously just as no one should marry frivolously. But when you're done, you're done, and dragging him along with you once you're done is a whole lot more work than being without him.